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Department of Botany
Scope of the subject
 
After completing graduation, student can appear for various competitive examinations like Indian Forest Services, Indian Administrative Services conducted by UPSC. He/she can also go for higher courses like M.Sc (Botany), M.Sc (Biotechnology), M.Sc (Molecular Biology), M.Sc (Genetics). Amongst the careers available to a person who enjoys outdoors are positions as an ecologist, taxonomist, conservationist, forester. Person with mathematical background might find biophysics, genetics, developmental biology to be exciting fields. Someone with an interest in chemistry might become a plant physiologist, plant biochemist, molecular biologist or chemotaxonomist. Student can also choose biotechnology, microbiology, mycology and phycology. Student can also opt for ornamental horiculture and landscape design. Student can obtain
specialization in plant breeding, plant pathology, agronomy, and horiculture.Teaching botany is challenging and rewarding career. Some botanist work in marketing or administration of plant related industries such as pharmaceutical companies, seed companies, biotechnology firms, scientific publishers and biological supply houses. Other plant biologists work in museums, herbaria and botanical gardens. Some with additional training become scientific writers, computer programmers and botanical illustrators.
 
About the Department :
 
Established in -1957
Built-up area of the department - 324sqm
Spacious labs for senior, junior classes, very well equipped with various research facilities and equipements.
 
Regular Teaching Staff of the department :
 
Name Qualification Designation Specialization in Experience
Dr(Mrs). Nikhat Naqvi M.Sc.,
M.Phil, Ph.D
(Delhi University)
NET (CSIR - UGC)		 Head of the Department Mycology and Plant Pathology Post graduate and
Graduate classes in
Botany since 1996
Dr. S. P. Landge M.Sc., Ph.D
(Nagpur University)		 Lecturer Cytogenetics and
Plant Breeding		 Post graduate and
Graduate classes in
Botany since 1997
Mrs. Reena Sen M.Sc., B. Ed. Junior College Techer Cytogenetics Teaching
in Junior College
since 1978
 
Awards to Dr. Mrs. Nikhat Naqvi -
CSIR Jr and Sr Reasearch Fellowship during M.Phil and Ph.D.
Commendation certificate of Narsimhan Young Scientist award in National Contest
 
Facilities available with the Department :
 
Spacious and well equipped laboratory with various research facilities and equipments. Various audio visual aids like OHP and computer available Departmental library containing all the latest books / information about the subject, is available for reference.
 
Course Structure
 
Syllabi - As per UGC recommendations and adopted by the R. T. M. Nagpur University
B.Sc. I - Theory - Three Papers (40 marks each)
                          - Paper I - Microbes and lower Cryptogams
                          - Paper II - Bryophyres, Pteridophytes and Cytology
                          - Paper III - Cell biology and Genetics.
B.Sc. II - Theory - Three Papers (40 marks each)
                          - Paper I - Seed plant diversity : Structure and Reproduction
                          - Paper II - Angiosperm Systematic
                          - Paper III - Structure and Development in flowering plants.
B.Sc. III - Theory - Three Papers (40 marks each)
                          - Paper I - Plant Physiology
                          - Paper II - Ecology & Utilization of Plants
                          - Paper III - Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology.
Practical based on theory syllabi. 30 marks each for B.Sc. I, II and III.
 
Duration of the Course :
 
It is a grant-in-aid undergraduate course affiliated to Rashtasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University. Approved by Government of Maharashtra and recognized by UGC under 2f and 12b.
The course is of the Three duration. Examinations are conducted annually by R. T. M. Nagpur University.
 
Admission Criteria :
 
Programmes offered by the Department
Following subject combinations are available at the UG level.
Chemistry Biochemistry and Botany
Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
 
Our Results
 
In Last 5 years –
2003-04 – 82.6%
2004-05 – 97.4%
2005-06 – 91.2%
2006-07 – 70.3%
2007-08 – 94.2%
 
Subject Club :
 
 Departmental Activities -
 - Study tours to local and nearby places
 - Long study tour, once every year
 - Visits to Research Labs and Research Centers in the city
 - Students seminars
 - Projects and Assignments
 - Preparation of botanical models
 - Participation in Inter-Collegiate events such as; Science quiz, Science essay      
   Competition, poster presentation etc.
 

Activities during 2008 –09

 

1.) Guest lecture on “Insights in wonders of Nature” held on 25 Aug, 2008.

2.) Poster competition on “Nature/Environment/Plant Sciences” held on 16 Sept, 2008.

3.) Visit to seminary hill campus to study the flora around college on 11 Aug, 2008.

4.) Study tour to Satpuda Botanical garden on 28 Nov, 2008.

5.) Seminar by students on various topics related to the subject in Dec, 2008.

6.) First prize in science exhibition to botany students on “Geological time scale” during college gathering “Rhapsody” held on 22 Dec, 2008.

7.) Slide show on “Flora of Nagpur District” by Mr. A. Mungole, PGTD Botany, Nagpur University on 30 Dec, 2008.
 
Visit to Satpuda Botanical Garden by B.Sc. II students in Oct,2008. Botany staff members & students of B.Sc. I, with science model “Geological time scale” which won 1st prize during college gathering organized on 21st Dec., 2008
Slide show on “ Flora of Nagpur district” By Mr. A. Mungole on Dec, 2008. Guest Lecture by Mrs. Vijayshree Khanorkar on “Plant- From nature to industry” organized on 12th September, 2007. Principal Fr. A. D’Souza and other guests seated on dias
“Phytofest- Plant Identification Contest” organized for students on 7th September, 2007 Exhibition of Medicinal Plants during College Golden Jubilee Celebrations
 

Some of the Alumni of the Department :

 
1) Dr. Suresh Chari
2) Dr. Ravindra Sarnaik
3) Dr. Satish Deopujari
4) Dr. Aziz Khan
5) Dr. Fidvi
6) Late Dr. Sri kanth Jichker, Ex - minister
7) Mr. Azhar Hussain, Ex - minister
 

Research Activity of the Department :

 
Dr. N. Naqvi has 18 research publications. She regularly presents papers in national and international conferences. She had presented papers in National conference on “ Recent trend in Biosciences” organized by Botany Deptt, Institute of Science, Nagpur, held on 20- 21 Jan, 2009.

She is recognized Ph.D. guide of RTM, Nagpur University.

1 minor research project funded by UGC for 2 years duration is also being carried out in the department.

Dr. landge has 4 research publications.
 

Contact and feedback :

 
The department will be glad to hear from our alumni, well wishers and students.
For more information and details contact us at
 
Dr. Nikhat Naqvi - Email: naqvi@rediffmail.com
Head, Department of Botany
St. Francis De Sales College, Seminary Hills,
NAGPUR - 440006
Maharashtra, INDIA
Dr. S. Landge - landge.sfscollege@gmail.com
Lecturer, Department of Botany
St. Francis De Sales College, Seminary Hills,
NAGPUR - 440006
Maharashtra, INDIA
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